Software Development Engineer 2 (SDE 2)

ConveGenius Group; Shimla district; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Employee friendly policies

Descripción de la vacante

ConveGenius is seeking an experienced backend developer to design and implement scalable, low-latency services for Bharat’s educational platforms. You will mentor developers, own delivery, and ensure robust cloud-ready architectures with microservices, Node.js, Express/Restify, and related tooling.

You will work with MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, and AWS, applying SOLID principles, and exploring GenAI-powered backend solutions. Collaboration and code reviews are essential to the role.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring developers.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• In-depth knowledge of Express JS and Restify.
• Experience building backend services for large scale data and microservices.
• Ability to architect high-availability apps on cloud; microservices architecture preferred.
• Experience with MySQL and NoSQL databases like DynamoDB and MongoDB.
• Knowledge of Node JS concepts like the event loop.
• Experience with GenAI-powered backend services and tools is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness, correctness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with frontend developers on integration of elements.
• Take initiatives to build better and faster solutions to scale-related problems.
• Troubleshoot application issues and work with the infra team to triage major incidents.
• Perform technical deep-dives into code and propose recommendations.

Conocimientos

Mentoring

Algorithms & DS

Node.js

Express/Restify

Microservices

WebSockets

SOLID

Git

Python

Educación

Bachelors in CS

Herramientas

Express JS

Restify

MySQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

AWS

Docker

Descripción del empleo

Does working for 150+ million children of Bharat excite you?

Then this opportunity is for you!

About us:

ConveGenius is an impact-first organisation, building platforms and systems for public education and skilling at population scale. We work closely with governments, ecosystem partners, social enterprises, philanthropies and individual & institutional investors, with a goal to deliver the highest return on investment across offerings that improve learning, teaching, and governance.

Unlike traditional ed-tech companies that deliver content, we build infrastructure platforms that integrate deeply into public delivery systems, while enabling our partners to scale their missions with measurable results. Today, we operate across 22+ Indian states, trusted by governments and institutional investors alike, for aligning policy priorities with last mile impact. What started with belief and hope 13 years ago is now backed by evidence.

Our offerings include

• SwiftChat (the platform on which we build with ecosystem partners)
• SwiftPAL - validated by a two-year RCT led by Nobel laureate Prof. Michael Kremer (Development Innovation Lab, University of Chicago), whose team found students gained "almost an additional 2 years of extra learning" in just 17 months
• Swiftee (the AI learning tutor built for Bharat).

Our team comprises of thinkers, builders, innovators, and doers who show up every day with a strong action bias to build for Bharat.

• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Test software to ensure responsiveness, correctness and efficiency.
• Collaborate with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Take initiatives to build better and faster solutions to the problems of scale.
• Troubleshoot application-related issues and work with the infrastructure team to triage Major Incidents.
• Experience in analyzing/researching solutions and developing/implementing recommendations accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Minimum of four years of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring developers, including work allocation, delivery ownership,
• and performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• In-depth knowledge of frameworks like Express JS and Restify
• Experience in building backend services for handling data at large scale is a must
• Ability to architect high-availability applications and servers on cloud adhering to best practices; microservices
• architecture is preferable
• Experience working with MySQL and NoSQL databases like DynamoDB and MongoDB
• In-depth knowledge of Node JS concepts like the event loop
• Ability to perform technical deep-dives into code
• Experience building and deploying GenAI-powered backend services or tools such as prompt routers,
• embedding search, and RAG pipelines
• Understanding of communication using WebSockets
• Good understanding of clean architecture and SOLID principles
• Basic knowledge of AWS and Docker containerization is preferable
• Experience in Python is a plus
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude to accelerate development,
• assist in code reviews, and support efficient coding practices is a plus
• Familiarity with Git

What We Offer and Why You Should Join ConveGenius:

At ConveGenius, we create an environment where purpose meets growth. You will be part of a mission driven organization that is transforming how learning reaches children across India, especially at scale and where it matters most.

• Work with a diverse and passionate team spread across India, bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.
• Be part of an organization with a strong on ground presence across more than two thirds of India, giving you exposure to large scale, real world impact.
• Play a meaningful role in strengthening the education ecosystem and contributing directly to learning outcomes for millions of children.
• Gain experience working at the intersection of education, technology, and public systems, building skills that are highly relevant and future focused.
• Work in a culture that values ownership, learning, and collaboration, with space to take initiative and grow professionally.
• Enjoy stability and peace of mind with employee friendly benefits, including health insurance coverage and other supportive policies.
• If you are driven by purpose, enjoy solving complex problems, and want your work to create visible impact, ConveGenius offers a place to grow while making a difference.